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  1. J

    FAA Advises Using Analog NAVAIDS In Spoofing Areas

    My father-in-law gave me his WWII Bomber sextant. RIP. We will always need an updated Air Almanac to go with it. I am sure most of you Airmen can take Sun Shots in an emergency 🚨 Very handy tool crossing over the Arctic Circle
  2. J

    Boeing - Design Issues...

    Wait new Boeing name change. Will now be known as Spirit AeroSystems Corp. Boeing will be known as Seattle Parts Assembler’s LLC
  3. J

    Boeing - Design Issues...

    Boing does not make planes. They are nothing more than parts assembler’s. Run by pencil pushers. Who are beholden to Wall St.
  4. J

    First time builder, 4 tank configuration- Fuel routing options?

    Keep it simple, ON—OFF Valve with a header tank. Not if, but when one is in a state of panic may help. Having to think when brain is challenged usually won’t end well.
  5. J

    Forming flange on stainless steel

    Here is all you need to do to make the perfect flanges on Stainless Steel. It’s as simple as pressing a button. Happy New Year Y’all
  6. J

    Why is GA continuing its demise?

    Engine will cost more than a Costco store
  7. J

    Would You Go to A&P school at 65 ?

    At 72 I went to Wares Cave VA Community College and got my LSRM-A (light sport repairman license) took about 3 weeks. As a retired Mech./Elect. Engineer I also had a vast hands on background. I Fly a CTSW so because of liabilities I only signed off my own plane. One annual inspection and a BRS...
  8. J

    Why is GA continuing its demise?

    If we want GA to survive we need Engineers to build idiot proof light aircraft. We can build a Refrigerators,Airconditioners etc. that can operate service free for 12-16 years. So called sport aircraft Designers should stick to working with ladies clothes and Lawyers should stick to divorces...
  9. J

    The world’s largest aircraft breaks cover in Silicon Valley

    You are right on the money. Thanks
  10. J

    Moved: Gyroplane topic branched off of Volksplane

    340M has to be the ugliest aircraft ever built.
  11. J

    Grandson's Young Eagle Flight

    Good on ya mate
  12. J

    Grandson's Young Eagle Flight

    What happened to the days when Youths could wash and wax planes and then the Pilot would take them flying as a payment. Then again FBOs and Security don’t want them anywhere on the airfield.
  13. J

    Circuit board / Chip

    IMO relying on printed circuits and programmed components is setting oneself up for disaster when it comes to items that life may depend on. Stick with 3 wired limit switches. Third wire is for announcing conditions. Elect./Mech. Engineer happily retired.
  14. J

    Circuit board / Chip

  15. J

    What do you think about a homebuilt designed Ercoupe?

    The Mooney Cadet was a pretty aircraft to mine eyes
  16. J

    Self sealing or fireproof fuel tanks

    Has anyone here installed a Selfsealing / Fireproof fuel tank on their airplane. I don’t relish ending up in a fireball. Wife says Firefroof tanks and Airframe Balistic Parachute otherwise no go.
  17. J

    Bad slosh sealant in a leaking wet wing

    Do what is correct and don’t be cheap about it. A chap from our flying group crashed and died because of crappy tank designs like this requiring sealant in the first place. Cut wing open and install properly designed welded metal tank. Your family will be glad you did. Most aircraft designers...
  18. J

    Good way to bleed out air in the handbrake on a Piper Cherokee ?

    I always pumped brake fluid through bleader at wheel and a sharp eye on reservoir. Never an issue. Bubbles rise.
  19. J

    Fuel Cells + Supercapacitors

    Speaking for myself Hull insurance is the biggest problem for those of us hitting 75yrs of age.
  20. J

    What was the first airplane you flew in and how old ?

    Vickers Viscount from London to RAF Gutersloh Germany 1964
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